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Street Corn Pasta Salad

Zesty Street Corn Pasta Salad for Fun Summer Gatherings

This Street Corn Pasta Salad combines vibrant corn and veggies with a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta swap with gluten-free pasta if desired
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels can be fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, try cotija for an authentic flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise creamy base
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream adds tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for more flavor
  • to taste Salt essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta with corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Before serving, stir the salad, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, and barbecues. Feel free to customize spice levels and ingredients to suit your taste.

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